TWO Wrexham men are being interviewed by murder squad detectives following the death of a man in Chester.

TWO Wrexham men are being interviewed by murder squad detectives following the death of a man in Chester.

Police probing the death of businessman Bill Ney, 46, who died five days after being attacked outside Brannigans in Foregate Street, Chester, on September 1, have made a major breakthrough.

Ivor Lewis, a spokesman for the Cheshire Constabulary, said: "As a result of extensive media coverage about Mr Ney's murder, there has been a development.

"A 30-year-old man from Wrexham is now in police custody and is assisting us with our inquiries.

"A second man from Wrexham is also being interviewed."

Chester CID had previously offered a #30,000 reward to catch the man who killed Mr Ney, known as Bill, who was from New Mills in Derbyshire.

Detective Chief Inspector John Armstrong, leading the murder hunt, said: "The Cheshire Police Authority is offering a reward of up to #30,000 for any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of Mr Ney's murderer."

Mr Ney had been in Chester with seven friends on Saturday, September 1.

The group went to Chester Races before going to Brannigans to watch the England v Germany football match.

Mr Ney, of New Mills, Derbyshire, then left the bar about 8.30pm to call for their minibus.

Minutes later, he was being taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital with serious head injuries.

He was immediately transferred to Fazakerley Hospital in Liverpool, where he died on the evening of Wednesday, September 5.

DCI Armstrong still urged all witnesses to the attack to call the Incident Room on 01244 613006, the police station on 01244 350222 or the Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111. Calls will be treated confidentially.